News

Friday January 9, 2009
Taxi company to pay damages for driver's racial insult
A taxi company in far north Queensland has been ordered to pay damages to a Torres Strait Islander after one of its drivers racially insulted him. .

Thursday January 8, 2009
Palmerston Aboriginal employment program 'breaking pre-conceptions'
Northern Territory businesses are being urged to take advantage of a charity-based initiative, which is finding employment for Aboriginal people. .

Thursday January 8, 2009
WA Minister discusses alcohol abuse with Kimberley leaders
The Western Australian Minister for Racing and Gaming, Terry Waldron, has met community leaders in the Kimberley to discuss alcohol abuse. .

Thursday January 8, 2009
Govt pledges $250k for youth Aussie Rules program
The Commonwealth has announced a $250,000 in funding for the development of Australian Rules football in the Kimberley. .

Thursday January 8, 2009
Alcohol abuse remains despite no tavern: Kowanyama mayor
The Mayor of Cape York Aboriginal community Kowanyama, Thomas Hudson, says alcohol abuse is still a problem despite its only tavern closing about a month ago. .

Wednesday January 7, 2009
Amateur fishers not worried by Tiwi fishing permits
The Northern Territory's Amateur Fisherman's Association says it is not concerned a new coastal management system will limit recreational fishers' access around the Tiwi Islands. .

Wednesday January 7, 2009
Cannabis culture 'killing communities'
A Darwin magistrate says cannabis trafficking is destroying Aboriginal culture in some remote Northern Territory communities. .

Wednesday January 7, 2009
Foundation hopes to expand Indigenous training program
An organisation that provides jobs and training for Indigenous youth in the South Burnett has expansion plans. .

Wednesday January 7, 2009
WA Minister to discuss liquor bans on Kimberley tour
Western Australia's Minister for Racing and Gaming, Terry Waldren, will tour the Kimberley next week to discuss the implementation of liquor bans in Aboriginal communities. .

Wednesday January 7, 2009
WA Minister to discuss Kimberley liquor bans
Western Australia's Minister for Racing and Gaming, Terry Waldren, will tour the Kimberley next week to discuss the implementation of liquor bans in Aboriginal communities. .